I've a few questions about the engine/Mac combo: Isn't a 50 HP engine
too heavy to be so far aft when sailing, and what's the max. speed
with 4 adults, filled tanks and a full rig with it?

Cheers!


Remco

It's designed for it, and it sits perfectly balanced in the water with it. At
least mine did.

On 14 Apr 2004 01:57:24 GMT, (Veridican) wrote:

I've a few questions about the engine/Mac combo: Isn't a 50 HP engine
too heavy to be so far aft when sailing, and what's the max. speed
with 4 adults, filled tanks and a full rig with it?

Cheers!


Remco

It's designed for it, and it sits perfectly balanced in the water with it. At
least mine did.

Thanks. So the engine is necessary to balance the boat.

Cheers!


Remco

Thanks. So the engine is necessary to balance the boat.

Cheers!


Remco

I don't know what comfort you're trying to achieve, but I've seen pictures of
the boat sitting in the water with a 9 hp engine and it looked perfectly
balanced as well. The boat displaces a lot of water. I don't think the weight
of either engine effects it that much.

The Veridican